originalinformasjonen

Originalinformasjonen is a term used in Norwegian information-management discourse to denote the original information or primary source data from which further information is derived. It emphasizes provenance and authenticity, distinguishing raw material from processed results.

Etymology and usage: The compound combines original with informasjon; the definite form originalinformasjonen signals the specific original data within a dataset or record system. It appears in discussions of data governance, archival practice, and compliance to refer to the canonical source material.

In data management, preserving originalinformasjonen is important for reproducibility and auditability. Practices include recording provenance metadata, timestamps, version numbers, and cryptographic hashes that link derived outputs back to the original records. When sharing datasets, organizations may separate originalinformasjonen from derived analyses to protect privacy or manage access controls.

Relationship to related concepts: The term aligns with ideas such as raw data, primary data, and data provenance. Limitations include potential ambiguity across jurisdictions and domains, since the term is not a formal standard in all contexts. Its exact meaning can vary depending on organizational conventions and the specific information system involved.